William Whetstone
Council Member, District 3, West Valley City
Office held
| Council Member, District 3 | West Valley City | Source |
Background
William Whetstone represents District 3 on the West Valley City Council, elected in January 2022. His city biography lists an MBA, 27 years in banking, mainly small-business and community-development lending, a current role as director of community development at UBS Bank USA, part-time service in the Utah Air National Guard's 151st Air Refueling Wing, and service on the city Board of Adjustment from 2013 to 2021. William Whetstone's city biography says he is a director in community development at UBS Bank USA, supporting its Community Reinvestment Act loan and investment group. Before joining the West Valley City Council he served on the city's Board of Adjustments from 2013 to 2021.
In the news
- Politics
West Valley City raises the limit for purchases made without council approval to $70,000
The council voted 5-0 on June 9, 2026, to raise the city's small-purchase threshold from $30,000 to $70,000. Purchases in that range no longer need council approval if they are budgeted and approved in advance by a department head and the city manager.
- Politics
West Valley City Council adopts fiscal 2027 budget with property tax increase, 6-1
The council approved Resolution 26-89 on Aug. 11, 2026, after a public hearing on a property tax increase. City officials described about $1.9 million in added property tax revenue for new firefighter positions and pay increases. Councilmember Tom Huynh voted no.